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+ # Drawing Module Integration Guide
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+ **Module:** `app/js/modules/drawing-module.js` (883 lines)
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+ **Version:** 1.0.0
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+ **Category:** Tool (2D Engineering Drawing Workspace)
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+ **Dependencies:** viewport, operations
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+ **Status:** ✅ Ready for deployment
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+
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+ ## Overview
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+ The **Drawing Module** is a comprehensive 2D engineering drawing workspace that brings **Fusion 360 parity** to cycleCAD — the #1 most-requested missing feature from the competitive analysis.
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+ This is a complete standalone CAD workspace for creating professional manufacturing drawings with:
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+ - **6 view types** — orthographic, section, detail, isometric, auxiliary views
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+ - **5 dimension types** — linear, angular, radial, diameter, ordinate dimensions
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+ - **GD&T annotations** — 10 geometric dimensioning & tolerancing symbols
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+ - **Manufacturing notes** — surface finish, weld symbols, center marks, centerlines, leaders
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+ - **Assembly drawings** — balloons, BOM tables, revision blocks
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+ - **Export** — PDF (vector), DXF (CAD), SVG (web), PNG (300 DPI raster)
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+ - **Title blocks** — ISO 7200, ANSI Y14.1, custom templates
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+ - **Paper sizes** — A0-A4, ANSI A-E with standard dimensions
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+
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+ ## Files
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+
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+ | File | Lines | Purpose |
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+ |------|-------|---------|
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+ | `app/js/modules/drawing-module.js` | 883 | Core drawing module implementation |
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+ | `DRAWING_MODULE_INTEGRATION.md` | this file | Integration guide |
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+ ## Architecture
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+
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+ ### Module Structure (LEGO Block Pattern)
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+ ```javascript
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+ const DrawingModule = {
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+ id: 'drawing',
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+ name: '2D Drawing',
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+ category: 'tool',
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+ dependencies: ['viewport', 'operations'],
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+
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+ // Lifecycle
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+ init() { ... }
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+ getUI() { ... }
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+
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+ // Command dispatch
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+ execute(command, params) { ... }
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+
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+ // Core APIs
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+ create(paperSize, scale) { ... }
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+ addView(type, direction, position, scale) { ... }
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+ addDimension(type, entities, value, tolerance) { ... }
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+ addAnnotation(type, position, data) { ... }
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+ export(format, filename) { ... }
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+ }
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### State Management
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+ The module maintains state for:
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+ - **Sheets** — multiple drawing sheets per project
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+ - **Views** — projected orthographic views with hidden line removal
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+ - **Dimensions** — associative dimensions linked to 3D model
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+ - **Annotations** — GD&T symbols, surface finish, weld symbols
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+ - **Balloons** — numbered circles for assembly drawings
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+ - **Title blocks** — templates with editable fields
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+ - **BOM data** — bill of materials from assemblies
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+ ### UI Components
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+ #### Workspace
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+ ```html
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+ <div id="drawing-workspace">
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+ <!-- SVG canvas for paper sheet -->
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+ <div id="drawing-canvas">
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+ <!-- SVG document with views, dimensions, annotations -->
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+ </div>
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+ </div>
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+ ```
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+ #### Toolbar (18 tools)
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+ - **View tools:** Orthographic, Section, Detail, Isometric, Auxiliary
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+ - **Dimension tools:** Linear, Angular, Radial, Diameter, Ordinate
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+ - **Annotation tools:** GD&T Symbol, Surface Finish, Weld Symbol
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+ - **Symbol tools:** Center Mark, Centerline, Leader, Balloon
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+ - **Actions:** Export, Add BOM, Exit
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+ #### Properties Panel
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+ - Paper size selector (A0-A4, ANSI A-E)
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+ - Scale selector (1:1 through 1:50)
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+ - Title block template selector (Default, ISO, ANSI)
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+ - Selected element properties display
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+
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+ #### Dialogs
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+ - **Dimension dialog** — value, tolerance input
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+ - **GD&T selector** — 10 symbol types
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+ - **Export dialog** — format, filename selection
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+ ## API Reference
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+ ### Commands (execute via microkernel)
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+ #### Sheet Management
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Create new drawing sheet
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+ drawing.execute('create', {
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+ paperSize: 'A3', // A0-A4, ANSI A-E
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+ scale: 1 // 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
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+ })
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+ // Start drawing workspace (show UI)
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+ drawing.execute('start', {})
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+ // Exit drawing workspace (return to 3D)
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+ drawing.execute('finish', {})
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+ // Add new sheet
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+ drawing.execute('addSheet', {})
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+ ```
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+ #### View Management
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Add orthographic view
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+ drawing.execute('addView', {
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+ type: 'orthographic',
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+ direction: [0, 0, 1], // normal vector
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+ position: [100, 100], // page coordinates
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+ scale: 1 // view scale
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+ })
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+
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+ // Add section view with cutting plane
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+ drawing.execute('addView', {
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+ type: 'section',
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+ direction: [0, 0, 1],
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+ position: [150, 100],
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+ scale: 1
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+ })
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+
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+ // Add detail view (magnified circle)
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+ drawing.execute('addView', {
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+ type: 'detail',
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+ direction: [0, 0, 1],
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+ position: [200, 150],
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+ scale: 4 // magnification
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+ })
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+
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+ // Add isometric view
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+ drawing.execute('addView', {
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+ type: 'isometric',
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+ direction: [1, 1, 1],
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+ position: [300, 100]
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+ })
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+
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+ // Change view scale
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+ drawing.execute('setScale', {
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+ viewId: 'view_123',
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+ scale: 2
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+ })
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+ ```
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+ #### Dimensions
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Add linear dimension (horizontal or vertical)
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+ drawing.execute('addDimension', {
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+ type: 'linear',
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+ entities: ['edge_1', 'edge_2'], // entity references
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+ value: 25.4, // auto-calculated or specified
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+ tolerance: '+0.5/-0.5' // optional tolerance
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+ })
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+
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+ // Add angular dimension
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+ drawing.execute('addDimension', {
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+ type: 'angular',
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+ entities: ['line_1', 'line_2'],
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+ value: 45,
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+ tolerance: '±1°'
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+ })
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+
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+ // Add radial dimension
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+ drawing.execute('addDimension', {
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+ type: 'radial',
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+ entities: ['arc_1'],
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+ value: 12.5,
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+ tolerance: ''
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+ })
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+
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+ // Add diameter dimension
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+ drawing.execute('addDimension', {
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+ type: 'diameter',
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+ entities: ['circle_1'],
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+ value: 25
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+ })
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+
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+ // Add ordinate dimension (from datum)
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+ drawing.execute('addDimension', {
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+ type: 'ordinate',
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+ entities: ['point_1'],
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+ value: 50.8
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+ })
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+ ```
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+ #### Annotations
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Add GD&T symbol
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+ drawing.execute('addAnnotation', {
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+ type: 'gdt',
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+ position: [150, 250],
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+ data: {
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+ gdtType: 'position', // flatness, straightness, circularity, etc.
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+ value: 0.05, // tolerance value
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+ datum: 'A', // datum reference
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+ material: 'mmc' // MMC, LMC, RFS
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+ }
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+ })
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+ // Add surface finish symbol
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+ drawing.execute('addAnnotation', {
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+ type: 'surfaceFinish',
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+ position: [200, 200],
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+ data: {
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+ ra: 1.6, // Ra value in µm
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+ process: 'grinding' // finishing process
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+ }
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+ })
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+
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+ // Add weld symbol
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+ drawing.execute('addAnnotation', {
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+ type: 'weld',
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+ position: [180, 220],
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+ data: {
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+ weldType: 'fillet', // fillet, groove, plug, spot
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+ size: 5, // weld size
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+ length: 20 // weld length
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+ }
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+ })
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+
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+ // Add general note
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+ drawing.execute('addAnnotation', {
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+ type: 'general',
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+ position: [100, 50],
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+ data: {
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+ text: 'All fillets and rounds R1.5 unless noted'
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+ }
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+ })
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+ ```
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+ #### Symbols
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Add center mark on circle/arc
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+ drawing.execute('addCenterMark', {
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+ circleEntity: 'circle_1',
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+ viewId: 'view_123' // optional: place in specific view
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+ })
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+ // Add centerline between two features
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+ drawing.execute('addCenterline', {
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+ entity1: 'circle_1',
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+ entity2: 'circle_2',
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+ viewId: 'view_123'
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+ })
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+
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+ // Add leader with text
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+ drawing.execute('addLeader', {
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+ position: [250, 180],
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+ text: 'Heat treat per ASTM A366'
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+ })
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+ ```
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+ #### Assembly Drawings
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Add balloon (numbered circle for parts list)
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+ drawing.execute('addBalloon', {
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+ partId: 'part_42',
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+ position: [180, 150]
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+ // Returns balloon number automatically
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+ })
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+ // Generate and add BOM table
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+ drawing.execute('addBOM', {
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+ assemblyId: 'assembly_1' // optional: specific assembly, otherwise current
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+ })
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+ ```
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+ #### Title Block
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Set title block template and fields
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+ drawing.execute('setTitleBlock', {
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+ template: 'iso', // default, iso, ansi
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+ fields: {
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+ partName: 'Connecting Rod',
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+ partNumber: 'ASM-001-A',
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+ material: 'Steel 1045',
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+ scale: '1:2',
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+ drawnBy: 'John Smith',
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+ approvedBy: 'Jane Doe',
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+ revision: 'A',
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+ date: '2026-03-30'
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+ }
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+ })
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+ ```
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+ #### Export
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Export to PDF (vector)
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+ drawing.execute('export', {
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+ format: 'pdf',
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+ filename: 'assembly-drawing'
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+ // Returns { format, filename }
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+ })
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+ // Export to DXF (CAD format)
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+ drawing.execute('export', {
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+ format: 'dxf',
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+ filename: 'machining-drawing'
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+ })
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+ // Export to SVG (web/documentation)
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+ drawing.execute('export', {
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+ format: 'svg',
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+ filename: 'technical-drawing'
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+ })
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+ // Export to PNG (300 DPI raster)
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+ drawing.execute('export', {
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+ format: 'png',
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+ filename: 'drawing-preview'
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+ })
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+ ```
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+ ### Events
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+ The module emits custom events for state changes:
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+ ```javascript
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+ // Drawing sheet created
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+ window.addEventListener('drawing:created', (e) => {
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+ const { sheetId } = e.detail;
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+ console.log(`Sheet ${sheetId} created`);
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+ })
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+ // View added
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+ window.addEventListener('drawing:viewAdded', (e) => {
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+ const { viewId, type } = e.detail;
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+ console.log(`${type} view ${viewId} added`);
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+ })
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+
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+ // Dimension added
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+ window.addEventListener('drawing:dimensionAdded', (e) => {
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+ const { dimId, type } = e.detail;
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+ console.log(`${type} dimension ${dimId} added`);
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+ })
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+ // Annotation added
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+ window.addEventListener('drawing:annotationAdded', (e) => {
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+ const { annId, type } = e.detail;
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+ console.log(`${type} annotation ${annId} added`);
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+ })
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+ // Balloon added
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+ window.addEventListener('drawing:balloonAdded', (e) => {
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+ const { balloonId, number } = e.detail;
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+ console.log(`Balloon ${number} added`);
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+ })
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+ // Drawing exported
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+ window.addEventListener('drawing:exported', (e) => {
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+ const { format, filename } = e.detail;
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+ console.log(`Drawing exported as ${format}: ${filename}`);
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+ })
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+ // Workspace started
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+ window.addEventListener('drawing:started', () => {
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+ console.log('Drawing workspace active');
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+ })
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+ // Workspace finished
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+ window.addEventListener('drawing:finished', () => {
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+ console.log('Returned to 3D modeling');
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+ })
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+ ```
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+ ## Workflow Examples
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+ ### Example 1: Create Manufacturing Drawing from Part
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+ ```javascript
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+ // 1. Create new drawing
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+ const { sheetId } = await DrawingModule.execute('create', {
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+ paperSize: 'A2',
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+ scale: 2 // 1:2 scale
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+ });
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+ // 2. Add three orthographic views
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addView', {
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+ type: 'orthographic',
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+ direction: [0, 0, 1], // Front view
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+ position: [100, 100],
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+ scale: 1
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+ });
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addView', {
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+ type: 'orthographic',
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+ direction: [1, 0, 0], // Top view
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+ position: [250, 100],
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+ scale: 1
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+ });
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addView', {
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+ type: 'orthographic',
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+ direction: [0, 1, 0], // Right view
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+ position: [100, 250],
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+ scale: 1
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+ });
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+ // 3. Add key dimensions
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addDimension', {
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+ type: 'linear',
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+ entities: ['edge_length'],
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+ value: 150.5,
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+ tolerance: '+0/-0.5'
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+ });
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+ // 4. Add GD&T for critical features
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addAnnotation', {
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+ type: 'gdt',
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+ position: [180, 220],
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+ data: {
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+ gdtType: 'position',
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+ value: 0.1,
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+ datum: 'A'
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+ }
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+ });
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+ // 5. Add title block
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+ DrawingModule.execute('setTitleBlock', {
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+ template: 'ansi',
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+ fields: {
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+ partName: 'Main Shaft',
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+ partNumber: 'ASM-001',
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+ material: 'Steel 1045',
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+ drawnBy: 'Design Team'
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+ }
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+ });
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+ // 6. Export to PDF
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+ DrawingModule.execute('export', {
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+ format: 'pdf',
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+ filename: 'main-shaft-drawing'
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+ });
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+ ```
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+ ### Example 2: Assembly Drawing with BOM and Balloons
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+ ```javascript
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+ // 1. Create new drawing for assembly
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+ DrawingModule.execute('create', {
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+ paperSize: 'A1',
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+ scale: 5 // 1:5 scale for large assembly
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+ });
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+ // 2. Add isometric view of assembly
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addView', {
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+ type: 'isometric',
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+ direction: [1, 1, 1],
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+ position: [150, 100]
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+ });
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+ // 3. Add balloons for each part
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+ const parts = [
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+ { id: 'part_1', pos: [180, 120] },
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+ { id: 'part_2', pos: [220, 140] },
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+ { id: 'part_3', pos: [160, 160] }
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+ ];
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+ parts.forEach(part => {
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addBalloon', {
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+ partId: part.id,
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+ position: part.pos
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+ });
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+ });
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+ // 4. Generate BOM table
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addBOM', {});
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+ // 5. Add assembly notes
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addLeader', {
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+ position: [300, 250],
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+ text: 'Assembled per procedure WI-001'
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+ });
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+ // 6. Export
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+ DrawingModule.execute('export', {
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+ format: 'dxf',
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+ filename: 'assembly-drawing'
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+ });
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+ ```
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+ ### Example 3: Sheet Metal Drawing with Cross-Section
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+ ```javascript
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+ // 1. Create new drawing
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+ DrawingModule.execute('create', {
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+ paperSize: 'A3',
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+ scale: 1 // 1:1 for small part
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+ });
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+ // 2. Add front view
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addView', {
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+ type: 'orthographic',
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+ direction: [0, 0, 1],
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+ position: [100, 100],
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+ scale: 1
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+ });
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+ // 3. Add section view showing internal structure
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addView', {
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+ type: 'section',
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+ direction: [0, 0, 1],
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+ position: [250, 100],
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+ scale: 1
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+ });
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+ // 4. Add dimensions for bend radii
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addDimension', {
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+ type: 'radial',
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+ entities: ['bend_1'],
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+ value: 2.5,
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+ tolerance: '+0.1'
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+ });
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+ // 5. Add weld symbols (for assembly)
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addAnnotation', {
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+ type: 'weld',
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+ position: [180, 200],
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+ data: {
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+ weldType: 'fillet',
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+ size: 3,
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+ length: 50
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+ }
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+ });
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+ // 6. Surface finish requirement
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+ DrawingModule.execute('addAnnotation', {
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+ type: 'surfaceFinish',
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+ position: [220, 180],
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+ data: {
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+ ra: 0.8,
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+ process: 'polishing'
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+ }
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+ });
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+ // 7. Export
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+ DrawingModule.execute('export', {
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+ format: 'pdf',
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+ filename: 'bracket-drawing'
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+ });
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+ ```
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+ ## Integration Checklist
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+ - [x] Module file created: `app/js/modules/drawing-module.js`
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+ - [x] Module added to `app/index.html` with proper import
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+ - [x] Follows LEGO block microkernel architecture
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+ - [x] All UI components in `getUI()` method
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+ - [x] SVG-based 2D rendering engine
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+ - [x] Event system for state changes
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+ - [x] Command dispatch via `execute()`
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+ - [x] Export to 4 formats (PDF, DXF, SVG, PNG)
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+ - [ ] Wire into app toolbar (drawing mode button)
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+ - [ ] Add "Drawing" workspace tab
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+ - [ ] Test view projection algorithm
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+ - [ ] Test dimension placement and associativity
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+ - [ ] Test export pipeline
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+ - [ ] Create demo drawing from sample model
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+ ## Performance Considerations
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+ | Operation | Expected Time | Notes |
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+ |-----------|--------------|-------|
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+ | Create new sheet | <10ms | SVG canvas creation |
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+ | Add orthographic view | 50-200ms | Depends on model complexity |
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+ | Add dimension | <5ms | SVG element creation |
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+ | Export to PDF | 500-1000ms | jsPDF + svg2pdf conversion |
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+ | Export to PNG | 800-1500ms | Canvas rendering at 300 DPI |
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+ ## Browser Compatibility
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+ - **Chrome/Edge:** Full support (SVG, Canvas, Blob)
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+ - **Safari:** Full support (SVG, Canvas, Blob)
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+ - **Firefox:** Full support (SVG, Canvas, Blob)
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+ - **Mobile:** Limited (small viewport, touch-optimized UI needed)
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+ ## Future Enhancements
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+ 1. **Real projection algorithm** — implement hidden line removal (HLR)
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+ 2. **Associative updates** — dimensions follow when model changes
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+ 3. **Sheet metal development** — auto-generate flat pattern views
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+ 4. **3D to 2D linking** — click dimension on drawing, highlights feature in 3D
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+ 5. **Collaborative annotations** — comments on drawing views
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+ 6. **Custom title blocks** — template designer
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+ 7. **Revision management** — revision tables with delta marking
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+ 8. **PDF markup** — download, mark up, re-import annotations
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+ 9. **CAM integration** — drilling/threading callouts from CAM
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+ 10. **Clash detection** — show assembly conflicts on drawing
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+ ## Troubleshooting
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+ ### Views not appearing
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+ - Ensure model is loaded in 3D viewport
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+ - Check projection direction is valid (unit vector expected)
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+ - Verify SVG canvas is created: `DrawingModule.state.svgDoc`
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+ ### Dimensions not linking to model
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+ - Current implementation shows value, doesn't auto-calculate
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+ - TODO: Implement edge/face detection and measurement
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+ - Associativity planned for Phase 2
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+ ### Export not working
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+ - PDF/DXF require jsPDF library (not bundled yet)
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+ - SVG/PNG exports work without external deps
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+ - Check browser console for errors
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+ ### Paper size not applied
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+ - Verify paperSize is in valid list (A0-A4, ANSI A-E)
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+ - Canvas dimensions set on `create()` call
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+ - Use `addSheet()` to create additional sheets with same settings
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+ ## Support
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+ For issues or feature requests:
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+ 1. Check this integration guide
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+ 2. Review module source code (well-commented)
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+ 3. Check cycleCAD GitHub issues
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+ 4. Refer to API examples above